Face masks are on most of our minds and faces currently. The new reality makes us wearing protective masks when going outside even if we don’t like this. What could be the best way to encourage somebody to wear unwanted accessory than the opportunity to make it fashionable and attractive.
Fashion brands are involved in creation of face masks, due to the spread of coronavirus. Artists and creatives work on the impressive and multifaceted masks letting people to withstand the global crisis in style. It seems, the protective equipment is going to become a part of our wardrobe for the foreseeable future so it is not the worst idea to survive a difficult period expressing ourselves a bit through art and design when wearing this protective accessory.
Architects and designers imagined different types of face protection. They use software, laser cutters and 3D printers to create and make facial protective equipment for masses rapidly.
According to research visors and face shields are more effective than surgical masks, but they commonly look incongruous and not very convenient for wearing.
New York-based designer Joe Doucet imagined the face shield differently. He visualizes the face screen as a good-looking, visually attractive, suitable and stylish complement which probably will become a seamless part of our everyday fashion.
The transparent conceptual protective equipment of the curved shape has an integrated darker lens of sunglasses which covers and protects eyes from sun. So wearing this face gear gives more comfort and safety and helps to adapt more easily to the changing world.
